March 3, 2024

Solar power becomes coal’s greatest competitor in Asia-Pacific – report

A Wood Mackenzie report shows that the cost of electricity generated from renewable sources reached an all-time low in 2023 in the Asia-Pacific region.

March 3, 2024

As batteries demand more cobalt, scientists figure out how to use less for blue pigments

Scientists have discovered a new blue pigment that uses less cobalt but still maintains a brilliant shine.

March 1, 2024

Jiangxi Copper buys $212 million of First Quantum shares

The Chinese firm holds 18.4% of First Quantum.

February 29, 2024

Chinese outbound investment in EVs likely set new record in 2023

Chinese firms put $28.2 billion into EV-related industries last year.

February 28, 2024

Bearish demand expectations challenge iron ore’s price resilience

Prices have fallen by nearly 8% since the end of the Lunar New Year holiday in China.

February 28, 2024

New technique helps recover more copper, zinc, lead from slag

A sulfurization-reduction approach facilitates the efficient extraction of metals from slag.

February 27, 2024

China’s Jan gold imports via HK gallop to 6-year highs on festive spirit

Net imports into the world's top gold consumer stood at 76.248 metric tons in January.

February 27, 2024

Chinese money still chasing Canadian critical mining deals despite Ottawa’s scrutiny

The inbound flow is raising hopes among some junior miners that it will be easier to find Chinese funding.

February 26, 2024

Iron ore price slides to 4-month low on higher China inventories, slow construction

Global iron ore shipments hovered at almost the highest level in three years.

February 25, 2024

China’s Yintai Gold to buy Osino Resources for $272 million

The deal also will help Osino fast-track development of the wholly owned Twin Hills gold project in central Namibia.